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Carla Taku

Opotiki,BOP

Summary

I pride myself to be a highly-motivated Māori wahine with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills and ensuring to deliver the required service to the best of my ability. I work effectively alone but I also enjoy being amongst a great team striving towards accomplishing set tasks and goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Opotiki Primary School
Opotiki, Opotiki
06.2017 - 12.2024
  • Assisting Children with their over all learning in class.
  • Full control and responsibilities of class.
  • Sports
  • Administration
  • 1:1 care for Autistic Children and Children with learning difficulties
  • Kapa Haka tutoring and implementation of our Māori culture
  • Cleaning
  • Education Outside of the Classroom (EOTC)
  • Cooking classes
  • Developed and maintained individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring compliance with educational standards.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.

Kiwifruit Picker

Pawan Singh
Tirohanga, Opotiki
04.2013 - 08.2014
  • Followed directions provided by supervisors while completing assigned tasks within given timelines.
  • Checked and inspected kiwifruit for size, shape, color, and quality.

Farm Hand

Taku Farm
Torere, Opotiki
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved processes or better utilization of resources.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
  • Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
  • Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.

Education

Business Administration

NZMA
Otahuhu
01-2013

Skills

  • Special needs support
  • Administrative tasks
  • Sports coaching
  • Cultural education
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Tutoring
  • Computer skills
  • Operating small motors and machinery

Certification

  • NZCEA Level 1, 2 & 3
  • Financial literacy to home ownership course
  • Full driver's Licence

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Opotiki Primary School
06.2017 - 12.2024

Farm Hand

Taku Farm
07.2015 - 07.2016

Kiwifruit Picker

Pawan Singh
04.2013 - 08.2014

Business Administration

NZMA
Carla Taku